14th Parliament · 2nd Session
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Members (88 present, 10 absent)
Present (88)
Alex Yam Alvin Tan
(Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry)
Amy Khor Lean Suan
(Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment and Transport)
Ang Wei Neng Baey Yam Keng
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister for Transport)
Carrie Tan Chan Chun Sing
(Minister for Education)
Chee Hong Tat
(Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance)
Cheryl Chan Wei Ling Chong Kee Hiong Christopher de Souza
(Deputy Speaker)
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Darryl David Denise Phua Lay Peng Dennis Tan Lip Fong Derrick Goh Desmond Choo Desmond Lee
(Minister for National Development, Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration)
Desmond Tan
(Senior Minister of State, Prime Minister's Office)
Edward Chia Bing Hui Edwin Tong Chun Fai
(Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law)
Foo Mee Har Gan Kim Yong
(Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry)
Gan Siow Huang
(Minister of State for Education and Manpower)
Gan Thiam Poh Gerald Giam Yean Song Hany Soh Hazel Poa He Ting Ru Indranee Rajah
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and National Development and Leader of the House)
Jamus Jerome Lim Janil Puthucheary
(Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health and Government Whip)
Jessica Tan Soon Neo
(Deputy Speaker)
Joan Pereira Josephine Teo
(Minister for Digital Development and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs)
K Shanmugam
(Minister for Home Affairs and Law)
Keith Chua Koh Poh Koon
(Senior Minister of State for Manpower and Sustainability and the Environment)
Kwek Hian Chuan Henry Lawrence Wong
(Prime Minister and Minister for Finance)
Leong Mun Wai Liang Eng Hwa Lim Biow Chuan Lim Wee Kiak Louis Ng Kok Kwang Low Yen Ling
(Senior Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth and Trade and Industry)
Mariam Jaafar Mark Lee Masagos Zulkifli B M M
(Minister for Social and Family Development, Second Minister for Health and Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs)
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman
(Minister, Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Education and Foreign Affairs)
Mohd Fahmi Aliman Muhamad Faisal Bin Abdul Manap Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim
(Minister of State for Home Affairs and National Development)
Murali Pillai
(Minister of State for Law and Transport)
Neil Parekh Nimil Rajnikant Ng Eng Hen
(Minister for Defence)
Ng Ling Ling Ong Hua Han Ong Ye Kung
(Minister for Health)
Patrick Tay Teck Guan Pritam Singh
(Leader of the Opposition)
Rachel Ong Rahayu Mahzam
(Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health)
Raj Joshua Thomas Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim Saktiandi Supaat Seah Kian Peng
(Speaker)
See Jinli Jean Sharael Taha Shawn Huang Wei Zhong
(Senior Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Minister for Finance)
Sim Ann
(Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and National Development and Deputy Government Whip)
Sitoh Yih Pin Sun Xueling
(Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development)
Syed Harun Alhabsyi Sylvia Lim Tan Kiat How
(Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and National Development)
Tan See Leng
(Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry)
Tan Wu Meng Teo Chee Hean
(Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security)
Tin Pei Ling Usha Chandradas Vivian Balakrishnan
(Minister for Foreign Affairs)
Wan Rizal Yeo Wan Ling Yip Hon Weng Zaqy Mohamad
(Senior Minister of State for Defence and Manpower and Deputy Leader of the House)
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Motions (4)
Motion
Suspension of Standing Orders to Allow Senior Minister of State to Speak More Than Once
Indranee Rajah
Motion
Rearrangement of Business
Indranee Rajah
Motion Ministry of Finance
Government Securities and Treasury Bills
Chee Hong Tat Jamus Jerome Lim
Adjournment Motion
Recognising Eczema as a Chronic Disease
Janil Puthucheary Tin Pei Ling
Bills (4)
1st Reading Ministry of Manpower
Workplace Fairness Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Law
Singapore International Commercial Court (International Committee) Bill
2nd Reading Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Community Disputes Resolution (Amendment) Bill
1st Reading Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Food Safety and Security Bill
Oral Answers (9)
Oral Answer Ministry of Education
Assistance for School Canteen Vendors to Offset Rising Costs
He Ting Ru Chua Kheng Wee Louis Chan Chun Sing
+1 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Transport
Review of Zero Vehicle Growth Policy, Vehicle Quota System and Rebates Given High COE Prices, Increased E-vehicles Adoption and Roll-out of ERP 2.0
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Hong Tat
+2 more
Oral Answer Ministry of Manpower
Health Issues Faced by Migrant Workers and Measures to Ensure Their Access to Proper Medical Treatment
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Koh Poh Koon Yeo Wan Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Update for Study on Integrated Shield Plan Portability and Measures to Safeguard Policyholders' Interests
Rahayu Mahzam Tan Wu Meng
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Number of Families Affected when Childcare Centres are No Longer Mandated to Operate on Saturdays
Melvin Yong Yik Chye Sun Xueling Yeo Wan Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Finance
Adjustments to Cooling-off Period for Digital Security Token Activation Based on High-risk Activities and Enhancing Fraud Surveillance Thresholds
Alvin Tan Desmond Choo Yip Hon Weng
Oral Answer Ministry of Health
Help for Citizens Who Are Not Digitally Savvy to Book Polyclinic Appointments
Christopher de Souza Janil Puthucheary
Oral Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Current Progress of Three-year Infant Childminding Service Pilot
Sun Xueling Yeo Wan Ling
Oral Answer Ministry of Trade and Industry
Assessing Impact of Payment Term Extension by Major E-commerce Platform on SMEs and Regulatory Interventions to Support Small Merchants
Alvin Tan Gerald Giam Yean Song
Written Answers (65)
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Data Used to Ascertain Cause Resonating with Singaporeans for Pilot Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Tax Deduction Scheme
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Quality of Life and Functional Status as Criteria in Assessment of Therapies for Inclusion in Cancer Drug List
Ong Ye Kung Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreign Mothers with Singaporean Children Who Remain LTVP Holders after Years of Marriage to Singaporean Spouses
Jamus Jerome Lim K Shanmugam
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Support Services and Programmes and Potential Initiatives for Female NEET Youths
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Patrick Tay Teck Guan
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Safeguards Required of Banks Offering Digital Banking Services to Minors Under Age 16
He Ting Ru Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Reasons for Graduation Age of SPED Schools Being 18 Years
Chan Chun Sing Ong Hua Han
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Review on Cost Effectiveness of Shingles Vaccine
Christopher de Souza Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Car Parks With No Accessible Parking Lots in Accordance with Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment
Desmond Lee Ong Hua Han
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Steps to Increase Uptake of Locally Produced Food by Major Institutional Buyers
Gerald Giam Yean Song Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Utilisation Rate of Thomson-East Coast MRT Line Since Opening of Latest Stage
Gan Thiam Poh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Maintaining Sufficient Number of Working-age Adults in Workforce to Support Ageing Population
Indranee Rajah Gan Thiam Poh
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Possible Legal Proceedings by Singapore Agencies That Suffered Loss from CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Incident
Saktiandi Supaat Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Target Ratio of Nurses to Administrative and Support Healthcare Workers
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Manpower
Encouraging Dormitory Operators to Provide Migrant Workers with At Least 3.6 Square Metres of Living Space Each
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Tan See Leng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Frequency of Maintenance Checks on Water Pipes in Public Housing Flats
Ong Hua Han Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Cases of Craniopharyngioma Diagnosed in Singapore in Past 10 Years
Ong Ye Kung Tan Wu Meng
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Finance
Investigating Role of Income Insurance’s Financial Advisor in Income-Allianz Transaction and Income’s One-off S$43 Million Capital Reduction Exercise in 2023
Gan Kim Yong Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Education
Study into Pros and Cons of Use of Personal Learning Devices in Schools
Hazel Poa Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Option to Renegotiate Rental Contracts of HDB-owned Coffee Shops after Certain Number of Years
Jamus Jerome Lim Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Process through which Income Insurance Sought Exemption from Section 88 Exemption of Co-operative Societies Act
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Leong Mun Wai
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
HDB Commercial Unit Tenants Engaging in Additional Trades Aside from Those Specified in Tenancy Agreement
Desmond Lee Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Penalties for Service Outages that Affected Mobile Network, Broadband Internet and Subscription Television Services in 2024
Saktiandi Supaat Josephine Teo
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Annual Adjustments to MediSave Withdrawal Limits In Line with Inflation in Healthcare Costs
Hazel Poa Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Detection and Response Times for 28 October 2024 Oil Spill Incident
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Hany Soh Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of National Development
Rationale for Setting Limit on HDB 2-room Flexi Flats in Each BTO Project for Seniors
Hazel Poa Desmond Lee
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Encouraging Strata Malls' Initiatives on Use of Space for Creative Collaborations
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Usha Chandradas
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Health
Training for Caregivers of Elderly Singles and Special Needs Individuals for Mental Well-being Management
Ong Ye Kung Cheryl Chan Wei Ling
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Social and Family Development
Stipulating Mandatory Record-keeping Period for CCTV Footage at Preschools
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Surveillance on Fresh Vegetables Served In Food Outlets for Potential Bacterial Contamination
Liang Eng Hwa Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer to Unanswered Oral Question Ministry of Transport
Discouraging Commuters from Blaring Videos or Music Loudly from Mobile Devices while on Trains and Buses
Dennis Tan Lip Fong Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
National Quantum Office's Primary Scientific Mission and Five- and 10-year Milestones
He Ting Ru Heng Swee Keat
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Preventing Phishing Scams and Seeking Redress from Financial Institutions through Shared Responsibility Framework
Gan Kim Yong Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Regulations Allowing Banking and Finance Sector to Champion Philanthropic Causes and Social Impact Here and Beyond
Carrie Tan Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Measures to Ensure Prompt Payouts by Licensed Insurers Regarding Deceased Policyholders
Don Wee Gan Kim Yong
Written Answer Ministry of Finance
Establishing an Independent Securities Regulator Separate from SGX
Gan Kim Yong Jamus Jerome Lim
Written Answer Ministry of Defence
Specific Target Year for Completion of Relocation of Paya Lebar Air Base
Ng Eng Hen Chua Kheng Wee Louis
Written Answer Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Humanitarian Aid Options Following Israel's Ban on UNRWA Operations within Israel and Occupied East Jerusalem
Vivian Balakrishnan Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Expanding Penal Code Definition of Cheating to Cover Parties Contracting Individuals Without Intention of Paying Them
K Shanmugam See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of Home Affairs
Process for ICA to Securely Transmit NRIC Numbers of Newly Deceased Singaporeans and PRs to MAS Licensed Insurers
Don Wee K Shanmugam
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Individuals Caught in High-rise Littering Cases Via Surveillance Cameras and Other Types of Evidence
Liang Eng Hwa Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Impact on Local Wildlife and Environment from Oil Spill off Changi on 28 October 2024
Christopher de Souza Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Cases of NEA Officers' Inability to Gain Access to Properties to Conduct Dengue Inspections
He Ting Ru Grace Fu Hai Yien
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Trending Number of Graduates from Actuarial Science Programmes in Past Five Years
Don Wee Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Education
Equipping Parents with Measures in Preparing Children to be Resilient in Handling Cyberbullying
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Chan Chun Sing
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Increasing Accessibility and Affordability of LPAs and Addressing Misconceptions About Legacy Planning
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Wan Rizal
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Children Found in Need of Care or Protection and Committed to Care of Care Providers
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Louis Ng Kok Kwang
Written Answer Ministry of Social and Family Development
Number of LPAs Coming into Effect Due to Loss of Mental Capacity and Those Resulting in Legacy Management Disputes
Masagos Zulkifli B M M Liang Eng Hwa
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Plans to Mandate Health Agencies to Help Single Unwed Mothers with Pregnancy-related Health Issues
Louis Ng Kok Kwang Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Impact of Changes in MediShield Life Deductibles on Inpatient and Outpatient Bills
Hazel Poa Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Regulation Measures for Sale of Medication or Prescription Drugs through Online Retailers
Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim Ong Ye Kung
Written Answer Ministry of Health
Training of Pharmacists Involved in Administration of Influenza Vaccination and Safety Protocols in Place
Ong Ye Kung Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Plans for Public Library in Tengah New Town
Leong Mun Wai Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Expedited Processing Channels for Urgent Review and Issuance of Arts Entertainment Licences
Usha Chandradas Josephine Teo
Written Answer Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Ensuring High Traffic Government Websites Conform to WCAG 2.1 and Getting Buy-in from Digital Space Stakeholders
Josephine Teo See Jinli Jean
Written Answer Ministry of National Development
Reasons for Rising Trend of Appeals to SISV to Review Valuations Made for HDB Resale Flats
Desmond Lee Melvin Yong Yik Chye
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Legal and Advisory Support for Arts Entities Transitioning to Non-profit Status
Edwin Tong Chun Fai Usha Chandradas
Written Answer Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Expansion of Existing Interfaith and Youth Initiatives to Build Community Resilience
Wan Rizal Edwin Tong Chun Fai
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Foreigners Apprehended for Working Illegally for Companies and E-commerce Platforms
See Jinli Jean Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Self-employed Persons Affected by Increase in MediShield Life Premiums and Measures to Improve Financial Resilience
See Jinli Jean Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Manpower
Study on Health Risks of Prolonged Standing in Retail Sector and Its Impact on Productivity, Recruitment and Retention
Gerald Giam Yean Song Tan See Leng
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Changi Airport's Three-Runway System and Projected Increase in Passenger Handling Capacity
Chua Kheng Wee Louis Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Need for Centralised Bus Terminal for Inter-city Bus Services Between Singapore and West Malaysia
Hazel Poa Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Review of Maritime Authority's Oil-containment Processes after Recent Series of Oil Spill Incidents
Christopher de Souza Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Community Standards to Improve Etiquette for Motorised and Non-motorised AMD Users and Pedestrians in Public Places
Gerald Giam Yean Song Chee Hong Tat
Written Answer Ministry of Transport
Introduction of Feeder Bus Service to Serve Compassvale Crescent
Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Hong Tat